Chicago/ Real Estate & Development
Published on November 19, 2019
Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $2,000 get you?4525 N. Kenmore Ave. | Photo: Apartment GuideĀ 

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Chicago?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to locating affordable apartments in Chicago if you're on a budget of up to $2,000/month.

Take a look at the listings, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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360 E. South Water St. (New Eastside)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Located at 360 E. South Water St., here's a 690-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $1,898/month.

You can expect to see carpeted floors and a dishwasher in the unit. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate garage parking and a gym. Good news for animal lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a $325 cat fee and a $650 dog fee.

Walk Score indicates that this location is extremely walkable, is convenient for biking and has excellent transit.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

5326-5336 S. Greenwood Ave. (Hyde Park)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, listed at $1,901/month, this 858-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom residence is located at 5326-5336 S. Greenwood Ave.

The building offers outdoor space. Cats and dogs are not welcome.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is friendly for those on foot, is convenient for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

1 S. Green St. (Greektown)

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Here's a studio apartment at 1 S. Green St. that's going for $1,904/month.

The unit comes furnished and offers a deck. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate a swimming pool and a gym. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is quite bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

4525 N. Kenmore Ave. (Uptown)

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Then, check out this 840-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 4525 N. Kenmore Ave. It's listed for $1,905/month.

The building has assigned parking and secured entry. Also, expect to find in-unit laundry, a walk-in closet, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher in the unit. Good news for animal lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is quite bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

730 W. Couch Place (Fulton Market)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Finally, listed at $1,908/month, this 522-square-foot studio apartment is located at 730 W. Couch Place.

The building has garage parking and secured entry. The studio also comes with a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. Pet lovers are in luck: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, this location is extremely walkable, is very bikeable and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)


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